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One table to see how deepseek-v4.1-flash (DeepSeek) and minimax-m2.5-highspeed (MiniMax) differ. On EasyAPI both use the same endpoint and the same key; only the model name changes.
Quick verdict
- deepseek-v4.1-flash has the lower input price, 88% cheaper than minimax-m2.5-highspeed.
- deepseek-v4.1-flash has the lower output price, 88% cheaper than minimax-m2.5-highspeed.
Specs and pricing side by side
| Dimension | deepseek-v4.1-flash | minimax-m2.5-highspeed |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | DeepSeek | MiniMax |
| Type | Text | Text |
| Input price | ¥0.4187 | ¥3.4119 |
| Output price | ¥1.675 | ¥13.6476 |
| Cache read | ¥0.0084 | ¥0.1706 |
| Cache write | — | ¥2.1324 |
| Capabilities | 文本 | 文本 |
| Endpoints | 1 | 1 |
Platform prices per million tokens (image / video models use their own units); your invoice is authoritative.
deepseek-v4.1-flash
DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash 是 DeepSeek 当前主力模型，官方 API 模型名为 deepseek-flash。支持 1M 上下文与最大 384K 输出，默认可切换思考/非思考模式，具备图像理解、工具调用、JSON Output，并兼容 OpenAI 与 Anthropic API。
minimax-m2.5-highspeed
M2.5 系列的加速版本，推理质量与标准版一致，吞吐约提升至三倍，主打编程与智能体工具调用，适合对延迟敏感的 Agent 交互与批量任务。
FAQ
- Which is cheaper, deepseek-v4.1-flash or minimax-m2.5-highspeed?
- deepseek-v4.1-flash has the lower input price, 88% cheaper than minimax-m2.5-highspeed.
- Can I call deepseek-v4.1-flash and minimax-m2.5-highspeed through the same API?
- Yes. Both are served through EasyAPI's OpenAI-compatible API. Point base_url at EasyAPI and swap the model name; no separate vendor accounts needed.